Callie Nightingale's Links
"Come on, Noel, it's a double-dog dare." Callie was always a rough kid, and she never lost her edge. With wits and tongue as sharp as Noel's dagger, she knows she has the advantage over her wimpy brother. Callie happily finds herself in control, commanding her brother to do what she bids, or suffer the consequences. Though, these commands are always just frivolous dares. She does love her brother, but wishes he was less of a sissy.
"U-Uncle Todd, Callie wants to play William Tell again..." Noel is soft and gentle, usually hiding away in his bedroom, akin to a pillow. And just like a pillow, he's easy to break under pressure. With how his legs tremble when frightened, it does make one wonder if he is made of feathers. Noel, out of fear for his sister's potential (which he's aware actually exists), usually blindly listens, resulting in easily-avoidable injury; or reports to Uncle Todd. He loves his sister, but wishes she dropped the edge.
"You're no fun!" A blatant lie, as Callie finds Todd incredibly fun. They might've had a rough patch during and after Todd was put on trial, but time healed the wound. Callie came to realize that Todd might've aimed at the murder, but after it all, really didn't yearn to finish it. He didn't have to spare her and her brother, Todd really did love her and it wasn't a facade. She understands that now, but that doesn't mean she won't pick on her poor dad. Callie finds herself getting scolded for a lot of things, even as a teenager. It's all part of the joy of messing with Todd, though.
"Calliope, you can't just dare your brother to jump from the roof!" Oh, boy. To Todd, Callie is akin to taking care of two children, with how difficult she is. She's argumentative and stubborn, ready to put up a fight with even her knightly dad if he asks her to stop. Even worse, she loves to pick on everyone- even Todd. The only weapons Todd is armed with to deal with this up-and-coming brute is his natural strength and chilling dad glare. Regardless, he spoils her with love and care. He did save her and Noel for a reason other than a promise, after all.